OSHER 867 - Aristotle's Politics

Aristotle, the greatest pupil of Plato, was a model of rational thinking for the whole Middle Ages. His basic principles speak to the need for political knowledge to counteract the dangers and confusions of all times, including our own. His political thinking involves ethical applications as well. As with Plato, there is a fusion of social, moral, and political order. Students will explore Aristotle's important role in political history and its relation to ethics, discern good and bad political values, and apply this knowledge to their role as citizens and voters. In addition, they will come to understand the relation of politics to ethics in ancient Greece and present America. Dr. Tuttle's previous course on Plato is NOT a prerequisite.